Biostatistician

Yale Cancer Center; New Haven (CT); Hybrid; USD 82,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

The Yale Cancer Center in New Haven, CT, is seeking a Statistician 2 to analyze data from diverse sources, develop statistical analysis and programming strategies, and support multiple research projects. The role involves compiling reports, charts, and tables using established methods and providing analytical support across teams.

Responsibilities include study design, data management, manuscript preparation, and dissemination of findings.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Biostatistics, Statistics, or a related field with four years of experience.
• Proficiency in biostatistics and ability to develop statistical methods.
• Experience with SAS, R, or Python for data management and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Develops operational procedures for collection, editing, verification, and management of statistical data.
• Develops and implements relevant statistical programs to incorporate data from multiple projects.
• Designs comprehensive relational databases with working knowledge of the scientific applications impacting on the data analysis and reporting.
• Assists faculty and other research professionals with the formulation and description of appropriate statistical methods.
• Evaluates research studies and recommends statistical procedures to analyze the data.
• Carries out comprehensive statistical analysis for a broad spectrum of types of data and types of studies.
• Integrates the research methodologies of multiple projects into bio-statistical analyses.
• Prepares reports summarizing the analysis of research data, interpreting the findings and providing conclusions and recommendations.
• Presents talks, seminars, or other oral presentations on the methodology and analysis used in scientific studies.
• Assists investigators in preparation of research grant applications by writing research methods sections pertaining to acquisition, analysis, relevance and validity of data.
• Participates in the preparation of manuscripts that are submitted for peer reviewed publication.
• May supervise and provide training for lower level or less experienced employees.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Biostatistics

Multivariable models

Statistical programming

Communication

Education

Master’s degree in Biostatistics or related field

4 years of experience

Tools

SAS

R

Python

Job description

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Overview

Analyzes and interprets data from various sources and develops statistical analysis and programming strategies in support of research projects including: compiling reports, charts, and tables based on established statistical methods to support various research projects. The Statistician 2 is responsible for analyzing and interpreting data from various sources, developing statistical analysis and programming strategies, and supporting research projects. This role involves compiling reports, charts, and tables based on established statistical methods, and providing comprehensive statistical support for multiple projects. The Statistician collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to design research studies, develop analytical plans, conduct statistical analyses, and interpret results. They are also responsible for managing data, preparing manuscripts, technical reports, and presenting findings to diverse audiences.

Required Skills and Abilities

• 1. Proven proficiency in biostatistics, with experience in constructing multivariable linear, logistic, and survival models. Ability to determine appropriate statistical approaches and learn new methods as needed.
• 2. Strong programming skills, ideally in SAS, R, and/or Python, with the ability to manage complex databases and implement relevant statistical programs.
• 3. Demonstrated excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills. Ability to communicate technical ideas to non-technical audiences.
• 4. Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines while working both independently and within a multidisciplinary team.

Preferred Skills and Abilities

• 1. PhD in Biostatistics, Statistics, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Principal Responsibilities

• 1. Develops operational procedures for collection, editing, verification, and management of statistical data.
• 2. Develops and implements relevant statistical programs to incorporate data from multiple projects.
• 3. Designs comprehensive relational databases with working knowledge of the scientific applications impacting on the data analysis and reporting.
• 4. Assists faculty and other research professionals with the formulation and description of appropriate statistical methods.
• 5. Evaluates research studies and recommends statistical procedures to analyze the data.
• 6. Carries out comprehensive statistical analysis for a broad spectrum of types of data and types of studies.
• 7. Integrates the research methodologies of multiple projects into bio-statistical analyses.
• 8. Prepares reports summarizing the analysis of research data, interpreting the findings and providing conclusions and recommendations.
• 9. Presents talks, seminars, or other oral presentations on the methodology and analysis used in scientific studies.
• 10. Assists investigators in preparation of research grant applications by writing research methods sections pertaining to acquisition, analysis, relevance and validity of data.
• 11. Participates in the preparation of manuscripts that are submitted for peer reviewed publication.
• 12. May supervise and provide training for lower level or less experienced employees.
• 13. May perform other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience

Master’s Degree in Biostatistics, Statistics, or a related field and four years of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required License(s) or Certification(s)

Required License(s) or Certification(s):

Time Type

Full time

Duration Type

Staff

Work Model

Hybrid

Salary Range

$82,000.00 - $131,500.00

Background Check Requirements

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Health Requirements

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